US11160410B2 - Candle lid connecting device - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to devices for repurposing candle lids for use as decorative ornaments.
- Candles are often sold in containers made from glass, metal, or ceramic, for example.
- the containers have a decorative lid to cover the candle when the candle is not being used.
- FIG. 1 One exemplary candle in a container with a decorative lid is shown in FIG. 1 .
- a connecting device for connecting two lids includes a hoop member having first and second edges and at least one inwardly-extending protrusion located at the first edge and at the second edge.
- the connecting device also includes an outwardly-extending tab affixed to the exterior surface of the hoop member, the tab having a through hole.
- the hoop member is sized so as to fit within and engage with two lids to form a closed structure.
- the hoop member preferably has a width between about 0.25 inch and 2.5 inches, and a diameter between about 2.5 and 5 inches.
- the at least one inwardly-extending protrusion on the first edge includes four inwardly-extending protrusions circumferentially spaced apart about 90 degrees around the first edge and wherein the at least one inwardly-extending protrusion on the first edge includes four inwardly-extending protrusions circumferentially spaced apart about 90 degrees around the second edge.
- the four inwardly-extending protrusions around the first edge are preferably circumferentially offset by about 45 degrees to the four inwardly-extending protrusions around the second edge.
- the invention also contemplates an ornamental apparatus including a connecting device including a hoop member having first and second edges and at least one inwardly-extending protrusion located at the first edge and at the second edge.
- the connecting device also includes an outwardly-extending tab affixed to the exterior surface of the outer rim, the tab having a through hole.
- the ornamental apparatus further includes first and second lids with each lid having a capturing gasket.
- the hoop member has an outer diameter and the first and second lids each has an inner diameter. The outer diameter corresponds approximately to the inner diameter, such that the hoop member engages the first and second lids to form a closed structure.
- the inwardly-extending protrusions engage the capturing gasket of the first and second decorative lids.
- Each lid may include a decorative element on an exterior surface of each lid.
- the hoop member preferably has a width between about 0.25 inch and 2.5 inches, a diameter between about 2.5 and 5 inches.
- each lid has an outer rim and the capturing gasket has an outer perimeter that is spaced away from the outer rim to form a gap therebetween.
- the hoop member is positioned within the gap such that the hoop member engages the first and second lids.
- the at least one inwardly-extending protrusion on the first edge includes four inwardly-extending protrusions circumferentially spaced apart about 90 degrees around the first edge and wherein the at least one inwardly-extending protrusion on the first edge includes four inwardly-extending protrusions circumferentially spaced apart about 90 degrees around the second edge.
- the four inwardly-extending protrusions around the first edge are preferably circumferentially offset by about 45 degrees to the four inwardly-extending protrusions around the second edge.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a candle container and a decorative lid.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a candle lid connecting device according to an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of the candle lid connecting device of FIG. 2 and two decorative lids.
- FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the candle lid connecting device of FIG. 2 between two decorative lids.
- FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of the candle lid connecting device of FIG. 2 with the decorative lid detached from the candle lid connecting device.
- FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the candle lid connecting device of FIG. 2 with the decorative lid attached to the candle lid connecting device.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 5 - 5 of the candle lid connecting device inserted into a decorative lid shown in FIG. 4B .
- FIG. 2 An exemplary candle lid connecting device 10 according to one embodiment is shown in FIG. 2 .
- the connecting device 10 has hoop member 8 that has a first series of spaced-apart, inwardly-extending protrusions 12 on a first edge 14 and a second series of spaced-apart, inwardly-extending protrusions 16 on an opposing second edge 18 .
- the four inwardly-extending protrusions 12 are offset circumferentially approximately 45 degrees relative to the four inwardly-extending protrusions 16 .
- inwardly-extending protrusions 12 , 16 may be added to the first and second edges 14 , 18 .
- the circumferential offset between inwardly-extending protrusions 12 , 16 may be something other than 45 degrees as dictated by the number of protrusions present.
- Attached to the exterior surface of the hoop member 8 is an outwardly-extending tab 20 having a through hole 22 .
- the connecting device 10 may be constructed of any suitable material, but is preferably made from a flexible material such as rubber, plastic, or metal.
- An exemplary material may be ABS (Cycolac ABS T4500).
- the hoop member 8 may be made with different widths, W, such as from 0.25 inch up to 2.5 inches and perhaps even wider depending on the application of the connecting device 10 .
- the hoop member 8 may also be made with different outside diameters, D, such as ranging from 2.5 inches to 5 inches and perhaps greater depending on the application of the connecting device 10 .
- FIG. 3A illustrates the connecting device 10 positioned between two lids 30 , 32 which are of the type originally used on the candle illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- the lids 30 , 32 may have a decorative feature 36 .
- Each decorative lid 30 , 32 includes a capturing gasket 34 , which was used to seal the decorative lid 30 , 32 to the candle container.
- the capturing gasket 34 has a flexible outer perimeter 50 extending about the circumference of the capturing gasket 34 .
- FIG. 3B illustrates the connecting device 10 inserted into the two decorative lids 30 , 32 . As shown in FIG.
- the outside diameter D of hoop member 8 of the connecting device 10 generally corresponds to the inner diameter of the decorative lids 30 , 32 such that the hoop member 8 may be inserted into and fit snuggly inside an outer rim 52 of the decorative lids 30 , 32 .
- the outer perimeter 50 of the capturing gasket 34 may be spaced slightly away from the hoop member 8 of the connecting device 10 to thereby form a gap 54 therebetween as illustrated in FIG. 4A .
- the gap 54 is generally slightly smaller than the thickness, t, of the hoop member 8 .
- the hoop member 8 may be inserted into the gap 54 and held between the flexible outer perimeter 50 and the hoop member 8 .
- the flexible outer perimeter 50 has to flex inwardly to allow the protrusions 12 , 16 to enter the gap 54 as illustrated in FIGS. 4B and 5 .
- the protrusions 12 , 16 engage with the outer perimeter 50 and tuck into the gap 54 so as to more positively secure the hoop member 8 and thus the connecting device 10 to the decorative lid 30 as shown in FIGS. 4B and 5 . If one of the decorative lids 30 , 32 does not already have the capturing gasket 34 , then a capturing gasket 34 may be added to that decorative lid 30 , 32 so the protrusions 16 may engage (tuck under) the capturing gasket 34 .
- the hoop member 8 of the connecting device 10 is inserted inside the gap 54 of decorative lids 30 , 32 to yield a closed structure, such as ornamental apparatus 60 .
- the width, W, of the hoop member 8 is such that the decorative lids 30 , 32 nearly contact outwardly-extending tab 20 when the hoop member 8 is inserted fully inside the decorative lids 30 , 32 .
- the width, W, of the hoop member 8 can varying depending on the depth of the decorative lids 30 , 32 . As the depth of the decorative lids 30 , 32 , increases, the width, W, of the hoop member 8 should also increase so that the protrusions 12 , 16 may substantially engage the capturing gasket 34 .
- a string or line 62 may be inserted into the through hole 22 such that the ornamental apparatus 60 may be hung up, such as on a fireplace mantel or Christmas tree, for example.
- the connecting device 10 may come in a variety of colors, such as primary colors, so as to coordinate with the décor of the lids or home interiors.
- the connecting device 10 may have a swirl pattern in its color or it may be silvered to match the decorative lids 30 , 32 .
- the exterior surface of the hoop member 8 may also be embossed with a design or have a layer with a design on it so as to coordinate with a particular holiday, season of the year, a special event, milestone, or the décor of home interiors, for example.
- the exterior surface of the hoop member 8 may be decorated with a limited edition design, a collector's design, as well as with sports themes.
- the ornamental apparatus 60 may be used as a tree ornament, a holiday decoration, a gift card holder, a jewelry box, and a decorative box.
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